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Football matches in Tehran cancelled due to air pollution

TEHRAN - All football games that were to be played in the Iranian Professional League in Tehran were cancelled due to heavy air pollution.

Today 18:51

Beirut struck: Resistance strategy vindicated

Israel, the principal agent of disorder in the region, this time shed even the pretense of moral restraint and, without the slightest warning, attacked the Lebanese capital on November 23.

Today 18:30

Hamas delegation meets Egypt’s intelligence chief over Israeli ceasefire violations

A senior delegation from Hamas has met Egypt’s intelligence chief in Cairo to discuss Israel’s breaches of the ceasefire agreement, Al Jazeera reported Monday.

Today 17:34

Iran start AFC U17 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers in style

TEHRAN - Iran produced a sparkling performance to defeat Chinese Taipei 5-0 in their AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers Group D tie on Monday.

Today 17:22

Women’s futsal head coach Mozafar proud of Iran

TEHRAN – Shahrzad Mozafar, Iran’s women’s futsal team head coach, is proud of her team in the 2025 FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup.

Today 17:19

Authenticity is key for foreign buyers of Persian handicrafts, exporter says

TEHRAN-- Foreign buyers are looking for the authenticity of handicrafts, not mass production, so work that has a soul is more valuable to them, a handicraft exporter in Yazd has said.

Today 17:19

Restoration of world’s only historic mosque with four minarets begins in Darab

TEHRAN--Restoration operation of Jameh Mosque of Darab in Fars province, the only historical four-minaret mosque in the world, has begun, head of Darab Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department has said.

Today 17:18

UNESCO-listed Chah-Kouran caravanserai undergoes restoration

TEHRAN - Restoration work has begun on the Chah-Kouran caravanserai, a UNESCO-listed heritage site located in Ravar county of Kerman province, provincial cultural officials said on Sunday.

Today 17:18

Mashhad hosting 4,000 pilgrims arriving on foot for Hazrat Fatemeh mourning

TEHRAN - More than 2,500 pilgrims arriving on foot entered Mashhad on Sunday to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Fatemeh Zahra (SA), the daughter of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Local officials expect the number of pilgrims entering the holy city on foot may reach 4,000.

Today 17:15

‘Narrators of Ancient Iran’ extended after popular demand

TEHRAN - Due to “its great success”, the exhibition “Narrators of Ancient Iran: A Selection of Objects from the National Museum” has been extended for one month and will now remain open to the public until December 21.

Today 17:04

‘Severe systemic failure:’ Israel purges commanders over October 7 intelligence catastrophe

Israel's military chief, Eyal Zamir, announced the dismissal of several high-ranking reserve officers and reprimands for others, pinning blame on the catastrophic lapses that enabled the Palestinian resistance’s October 7, 2023, operation from Gaza.

Today 16:20

Alumina powder output exceeds 133,000 tons in 7 months

TEHRAN - Production of alumina powder in Iran reached 133,483 tons in the first seven months of the current Iranian calendar year (September 23-October 22), according to the data released by the Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO).

Today 16:11

TCCIMA panel flags concerns over proposed electronic ration card plan

TEHRAN – Members of the Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) raised concerns over a draft government directive on an electronic ration card scheme, warning that the plan could intensify price controls and lacks clarity on funding and distribution mechanisms.

Today 16:02

South Korea looks to deepen commercial engagement with Iran

ISFAHAN – South Korea’s ambassador to Iran said Seoul is seeking to expand commercial exchanges with Tehran, describing greater trade activity as a step toward rebuilding the long-standing economic relationship between the two countries.

Today 15:59

Four in five affluent dual-passport holders and most young secular Jews want to leave Israel

A new Israel Democracy Institute survey shows a deep crisis of confidence inside Israel, with 27 percent of the population considering emigration, The Cradle reported Monday.

Today 15:54

Iran, Pakistan move to fast-track free trade agreement

TEHRAN – Pakistan’s ambassador to Iran said Tehran and Islamabad are accelerating implementation of their planned free trade agreement, adding that a barter mechanism between the two neighbors will become operational soon.

Today 15:30

Petrochemical industry meets first-year targets under Seventh Plan

TEHRAN – Iran’s National Petrochemical Company (NPC) has met all first-year goals under the Seventh National Development Plan, its managing director said, stressing the need for tougher safety inspections and stronger multilayer protection across the sector.

Today 15:21

Israel has breached Gaza truce 500 times

Medical officials reported Monday that Israeli forces killed four Palestinians in Gaza City and Khan Younis since morning, continuing near-daily attacks that persist despite the October 10 ceasefire agreement.

Today 15:15

Literacy Movement starts activities in elementary schools

TEHRAN – The Literacy Movement Organization, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, has started activities in elementary schools.

Today 15:09

Iran discusses expanding ties with Tajikistan, Pakistan in ICT sector

TEHRAN – To boost cooperation with neighboring countries and strengthen regional interactions in the information, communication, and technology (ICT) sector, ICT Minister Sattar Hashemi has held meetings with his counterparts from Tajikistan and Pakistan.

Today 15:07

Six dead in attack on Federal Constabulary headquarters in Pakistan

All three suicide bombers and three security personnel were killed in an attack on the headquarters of the paramilitary force in the northwestern city of Peshawar, Pakistan, Anadolu reported Monday, citing a senior police official.

Today 14:53

Iranian delegation to attend Tokyo Nano Tech 2026

TEHRAN – Supported by the Organization for Development of International Cooperation in Science and Technology, Iranian knowledge-based companies will participate in the 25th International Nanotechnology Exhibition and Conference, known as Nano Tech 2026, which is scheduled to be held from January 27 to 31, 2026, in Tokyo, Japan.